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The Good & Bad of Seafood
The USDA recommends eating 8 ounces of seafood per week, but that doesn’t mean all seafood’s good for you.

Before You Pick A Fight With Your Wife Be Warned
Whatever you fight about today, she'll still be mad about for a long, long time.

Things You Should Know About The Male Brain
The male brain is a mystery to most women, but not for long. Here are things you need to know about a man’s mind, straight from the scientific experts at LiveScience.com.

How to Handle Restaurant Mishaps
Dining out can sometimes be more complicated than you anticipate. So here's how to handle a few restaurant mishaps that might pop up, courtesy of Real Simple Magazine.

Four Ways to Shorten Your Commute
Over the course of one year, every single one of us will spend the equivalent of a full work week sitting in traffic, and the stress and frustration is killing us!

Employers Are Pickier Than Ever About Who They Hire
If you’re looking for a new job, there's good news and bad news. The good news is that the national unemployment rate is at its lowest point in years! So the odds of finding work are definitely on your side.

Tips To Help You Score A Top Salary
Attention, job hunters! Experts say that today, the hardest part about a job search isn’t getting one, but negotiating a fair salary. That's because even though the economy’s just starting to recover, if you settle for any old offer, you could be missing out on big bucks. So, here are tips to score a top salary.

The Hardest Part Of Your Job Search Isn't Getting The Job
Why? Because most people are uncomfortable when it comes to talking money. So, here’s how to make sure you’re paid what you’re worth from Martin Yate, author of the book Knock 'em Dead – The Ultimate Job Seeker's Guide:

Need A break From Your Blackberry?
Need a break from your BlackBerry……A pause from your PDA……A time-out from your Treo? Well, a hotel in Chicago is happy to rescue you from your Internet and email addictions.

School Lunches Are Getting Healthier!
Want to know where to get the healthiest meal in town? Head to the school cafeteria! School lunches have had a bad rep for being unhealthy, but a growing number of cafeterias are sending workers to “lunch lady boot camp. ”

How Can You Tell If You Have A Cold Or The Swine Flu?

It’s important to know what ails you – so you can stop the spread of something serious by staying HOME. So here’s what your symptoms point to, and what you can do about it. We got this from Health magazine.

High Gas Prices Are Driving People to The City
Today’s higher gas prices are giving an unexpected lift to the real estate business. According to a new Caldwell Banker survey, a whopping 75% of this year’s homebuyers said rising gas prices were a primary factor in choosing where to buy a new home.

Would you like to figure out what to do with your life?
Find a beach and go sit on it for a couple of weeks. That's according to Dr. Elizabeth Mapstone, author of Stop Dreaming, Start Living.

"Pet Names" Are Important for a Strong Relationship
Calling your mate by a cutesy nickname may annoy other people, but don’t let it bother you. Researchers say it’s a sign that the two of you have a very healthy and strong relationship. 

Foods That Age Food
Did you know that the foods you eat can cause premature aging – and make you look old before your time?

Care Circles For Cancer Patients
Here’s the scenario: You live alone, far from your nearest relative, and one day you’re diagnosed with cancer. What do you do?

A Warning For Kids Who Want To Start Boxing
A Warning For Kids Who Want To Start Boxing. It’s time to have a serious talk about boxing and kids.

Do Company Meetings Drive You Crazy?
According to a new survey, company meetings are most people's least favorite part of the work day. What's driving everybody so crazy?

Is Your House Full of Toxic Chemicals That Are Bad for Your Health?
First: TOSS your antimicrobial soap. According to the American Journal of Public Health, most antimicrobial soaps contain triclosan, a chemical that’s been linked to liver damage and thyroid problems. Instead, only use sanitizing soaps and gels that are alcohol-based.

Healthy At Every Size
A new movement is afoot – that may end our obsession with dieting and being thin. It’s called Healthy At Every Size.

Do You Have ADD? Or Are You Just Super-Busy?
It’s a legitimate question when you consider the number of people being diagnosed with ADD - or Attention Deficit Disorder - is growing. And experts say 10 million adults have it, but most don’t know it.
The problem is that the symptoms of ADD are familiar to just about everyone today!

List of Foods NOT to Feed Your Dog
Your favorite summertime treats could put your dog’s health in danger. 

Are you a laid back parent?
Do you let your kids figure life out for themselves? Or maybe you’re a helicopter parent, circling around your kid at all times, making sure they don’t struggle or fail.

Need a Job? Try The Auto Industry
Need a job? You might want to look at the auto industry, because car sales are rising, and with more cars rolling off of assembly lines, they need more workers.

A Guide to Being a Better Friend
We have fewer close friendships these days. Sure, you may have 300 “friends” on Facebook, but I’m talking about good friends you can count on.

Dream Analysis 101
Why can’t you remember your dreams?

Drinking Energy Shots Can Land You in The Hospital
Are you familiar with a drink called “5-Hour Energy?”

What's The Right Age to Give Your Kid a Cell Phone?
What’s the latest rite of passage for kids these days? Getting their first cell phone. However, a lot of parents don’t know what’s the “right” age to give their kids a phone, and feel pressure to give in to their kid.

Help Your Dog Cope With Thunderstorms
A lot of dogs are freaked out by thunder storms. Some dogs whimper and hide. Others lose control and tear up the furniture. The question is, “Why?” Well, a new study shows that the sound of thunder increases the levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the average dog.

Spanking Can Lead to Agression in Kids
You might be shocked to find out how many parents spank their kids.

Three Things You May Not Know About Dogs
Nearly half of North American households have at least one dog, and here are three things you may not know about your furry family member.

Focusing Too Much on Your Gadgets Can Make Your Kids Feel Unloved
Parents, want to keep your kids safe, and help them grow up to be happy, self-confident adults? Then put down your smart phone or BlackBerry – and pay attention to them!

Social Media Is Helping The Homeless Connect to Services They Need
Social media is keeping the homeless connected to the services they need the most! Here’s what’s happening: The number of homeless people has shot up in recent years, and many of them are formerly middle class people who’ve fallen on hard times.

Former Vegetarians Are Eating Meat Again
If you’re a former vegetarian who’s back to eating meat, you’re not alone. A recent study by Psychology Today reveals that most vegetarians fall off the wagon occasionally.

Your Dog Might Need Psychotherapy
Would you believe that your dog might need psychotherapy? Experts say that one in 10 dogs suffers from some sort of mental disorder, and half of them are prone to mental illness at least once in their lives. Everything from anxiety, to depression, to phobias.

You Can Make an Allowance an Effective Teaching Tool
Do you give your kids an allowance? Most parents do. They want their kids to have some “walking around money” and they think it’ll help teach them financial responsibility, but experts say allowance may actually weaken their work ethic.

Top Findings From Facebook
If you want to know what’s going on in society, you don’t need scientists from fancy universities to do research. Just log on to Facebook. With over 600 million users, you can get a sneak peek into how people feel about pretty much everything.

Health Tips From Dr. Oz
From our health files: You have questions, we have answers.

Why Is Diet Food So Unsatisfying?
Have you ever wondered why diet food doesn’t ever seem to hit the spot? New research says that it’s not actually about the food. It’s about what you think about the food. Researchers at Yale University wanted to find out if thoughts can influence the body more than actual food. So they measured people’s levels of the hunger hormone, ghrelin.

Outsmart Your Allergies
Want to outsmart your allergies? Here are some ways to help keep you from sneezing, itching and coughing!

How Well Do You Know Your Neighbors?
How well do you know the people next door? Well, here’s what you need to know about your neighbors – because their actions could hurt a lot more than your wallet.

Health Problems Triggered By Heartache
Are you suffering from a broken heart? If the answer’s “yes,” you could also be experiencing major health problems. That’s because new research from Columbia University shows that romantic rejection triggers changes in your brain that can cause your health to plummet.

Military Dogs: Amazing Members of U.S. Fighting Forces
The most famous dog on Earth may be Cairo – the Belgian Malinois that helped Navy SEALS Team 6 take out Osama bin Laden. For protection during dangerous missions, Cairo wears a custom-made bulletproof vest called “body armor,” which is designed to catch bullets like a mitt wrapping around a baseball.

Fun Facts About The Power of a Smile
It’s true. Smiling - even when you’re feeling blue - can boost your mood. That’s because people have special 'smile muscles.' Those muscles send a message to your brain that you're happy – and even if you’re faking it – your brain will believe it!

Foods That Will Help You Stay Focused at Work
Staying focused at work is tough – because there are so many distractions. Studies show that you can keep your mind from wandering - and be 200 percent more productive - if you make the right food choices.

Secrets of The World’s Happiest People
When it comes to being happy, you have more control than you think. In fact, the choices you make in life account for over half of your happiness. Dan Buettner spent five years studying happiness – and is the author of “Thrive: Finding Happiness the Blue Zones Way.” Blue Zones are regions of the world where people commonly live to 100 and beyond.

Grandma and Grandpa Want New Names!
Have you heard? Grandma and Grandpa want new names! It turns out a growing number of baby-boomers have decided the usual nicknames – “Grandma” and “Grandpa” - make them sound too old. So, they’re adopting new nicknames they’ve either created for themselves, or that their grandchildren gave them.

The State of Your Hands Reveals A Lot About Your Health
Are you the picture of health? Take a close look at your hands! That’s because the state of your hands reveals a lot about your overall well-being.

Living to 100 Is Mind Over Matter
Want to live to be 100? It may be as simple as mind over matter. A study in Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research found that how healthy you think you are is a significantly better predictor of longevity than physical factors, like your blood sugar levels, or how high your blood pressure is.

What Does It Mean to Be a Friend These Days?
What does it mean to be a “friend” these days? That’s a question many experts are struggling to answer, as Websites like Facebook continue to blur the line between the real friends we see face-to-face, and the virtual friends we may never meet. For example, Sherry Turkle is an MIT sociologist who thinks the word “friend” has lost its meaning entirely.

Clothing for Tweens Is Too Sexy
Hey, tween girls – want people to think you’re smarter? Watch what you wear! Several new studies show that young girls who wear sexy, revealing clothes are not just at higher risk for body image problems, low self-esteem, and eating disorders. They’re also perceived as less competent, less intelligent, and less moral than girls who wear less-revealing clothing.

Unpleasant Things Your Co-workers Are Thinking

If you could air a list of grievances to your coworkers, what would you say? Well, workplace experts have come up with a list of things most workers are thinking - and it isn't pretty.

Surprising Causes for Your Irritation
Feeling ticked off? Here are three surprising causes for your irritation, along with simple tricks to help you feel better.

A Home Where Alcoholics Can Drink and Live Rent-Free
Have you heard of a “wet house?” It’s a home for people dependent on alcohol, but unlike rehab or treatment centers, wet houses allow patients to drink alcohol. In many cases, the patients stay and literally drink until they die, like 54-year-old Marion Hagerman.

Job Flexibility Is a Win-Win for Workers and Companies
Want to know the hottest trend in the workplace right now? Job flexibility. In other words, companies allowing employees to call more of their own shots, and doing everything from setting their own schedule, to taking sick days whenever they want. So, why is flexibility all the rage?

The Benefits of Higher Gas Prices
Gas prices are creeping up and up, and experts say it won’t be long before they reach $5 a gallon. In fact, they’re already that high in some places like Hawaii and Alaska. Even though it hurts at the pump, experts say - believe it or not - there are reasons we should love the idea of $5 a gallon gas!

Share The Gift of Health With Your Family
Here are four top tips for sharing the gift of health with your family, courtesy of Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of “The Dr. Oz Show”:

Is Technology Ruining Our Manners?
Is live-tweeting a dinner date and facebooking on your smart phone at a party, bad manners? Or is it the new normal?

Your Sleep Position Is Sabotaging Your Restful Night
Whether you’re a front sleeper, a side sleeper or “King Tut” sleeper on your back – your favorite position could be causing you health problems, anything from premature aging, to back and neck pain, to stomach trouble. So here are the best sleep positions for curing common complaints, and two positions you might want to avoid.

Being Insensitive During Adolescence Helps Teens Become Better Adults
When most people hit their teen years, they become self-centered, sharp-tongued, and occasionally rude. Experts say that’s to be expected. In fact, they say those behaviors show that a teen’s brain is healthy and developing normally.

Do French Fries Really Give You Zits?
It’s time to bust open a few myths about food, and how it affects your health and your weight:

Conquer Your Clutter
Most researchers agree: Clutter equals stress. Andrew Mellen is a professional organizer and author of Unstuff Your Life! He says that getting rid of clutter gives you the endorphin high that runners get, which makes you feel lighter, invigorated, and more optimistic.

Teens Are Getting High and Drunk Every Day
A new study has that found that teens from coast to coast are doing everything from binge drinking, to using Ecstasy. In fact, one out of every 10 teens uses Ecstasy, half of all teens smoke pot, and 71% drink. Researchers say that drinking and drug abuse is starting younger than ever, with most kids now drinking by the time they’re in the 8th grade.

Components of a Successful Romance
Understanding how love works can feel more like rocket science than romance. In fact, you might think you need an advanced degree just to get past the third date with someone. Luckily, Seattle’s Relationship Research Institute, or RRI, has studied relationships of all types to find out what makes one successful.

Aging Symptoms Can Be Fixed With Food
A lot of people assume forgetfulness, fatigue, and achy joints are just normal signs of getting old. Actually, they could have more to do with your diet!

Excess Folic Acid Can Increase Your Risk of Cancer
Chances are, you started your day with a whopping dose of folic acid, and unfortunately, that could increase your risk of cancer. Here are the facts. Most breakfast cereals, breads and nutrition bars add folic acid to their products – which is the manmade form of the B vitamin, folate.

Improve Your Marriage: Treat Your Spouse Like Your Dog
Want a better marriage? Treat your spouse like your dog! That’s according to Long Island University psychologist Dr. Suzanne Phillips. In her years as a couples’ therapist, Phillips says she’s heard the same line countless times: “I wish I got the same attention that our dog gets.”

Your Kids Are at Risk for Developing Facebook Depression
Does your kid have a Facebook account? If the answer’s “yes,” then they’re at risk of developing a serious mental health illness. It’s called Facebook depression, and it’s when your teen is so depressed because of Facebook, that they could severely hurt themselves or commit suicide.

Jealousy Is Nothing to Take Lightly
Jealousy is nothing to take lightly. Experts say it’s the leading reason behind couple homicides, and it’s responsible for ending countless relationships. In fact, jealousy is such a complicated emotion that we’re still figuring out the mental processes behind it.

Avoiding Fights Will Not Divorce-Proof Your Marriage
Making a marriage last is a 50/50 shot. That’s because half of all marriages end in divorce. Of course, yelling, complaining and name-calling make a break-up more likely to happen. A new study shows that even couples who treat each other with kid gloves when they disagree are just as likely to split up, too.

The Cost of Owning a Dog Versus Owning a Cat
 Owning a pet is great for your health, but it can be tough on your bank balance.

We're Wired to Like People Who Act Wishy-Washy
Want to know the secret to making someone interested in you? Act wishy-washy.

Scientifically-Proven Ways to Boost Your Happiness
There are scientifically-proven ways to boost your happiness – which are backed by more than 60 studies. Here’s how anyone can become a happier person:

The Biggest Money Mistakes Parents Make
According to a new survey, almost half of all North Americans said they learned about money from their parents. Yet a-third of us said we’d get a failing grade if we were tested on our knowledge of personal finance. So what’s the message? Experts say when it comes to money, most parents are teaching kids the wrong lessons!

Three Qualities of Successful Families
You’d think having three people in lab coats following you around the house 24 hours a day would increase your stress levels. In a search for the best ways to relax, dozens of California families agreed to let UCLA researchers live with them for a few days, where they were observed doing everyday activities, like folding laundry and shuttling kids to Little League.

Signs Of An Emotional Online Affair
Do you have a Facebook account? If the answer is “yes,” you could be having an emotional affair and not even realize it. That’s according to psychologists who say that social networking sites like Facebook are causing more people than ever to have emotional affairs. Most start out harmless, say catching up with your 8th grade crush.

Ditch The Bottled Water and Invest in a Filter



We’ve told you before that bottled water isn’t good for the environment, and that it costs about 3,000 times more than tap water, or about $8 a gallon for bottled, compared to 1 cent per gallon out of the tap. Still, if you hate the taste of tap, your best bet is to invest in a water filter. Here are several to consider:

Shopping Habits Putting Your Mental Health in Jeopardy?


Shopping addiction is a real condition. Even though it might get laughs on TV sitcoms - it’s no joke. Now, because of the bad economy, there’s a new development: Guilty addicts are rushing to return their purchases, a vicious cycle therapists are calling “shopping bulimia.” Dr. Robi Ludwig is a well-known psychotherapist and television reporter. She says shopping

Driving Drowsy Is As Dangerous As Driving Drunk

If you’re in your car right now, beware. The driver next to you could be sleeping. A new CDC study found that a skyrocketing number of people are “driving drowsy.” In fact, one in 20 people admit to nodding off behind the wheel, causing over 100,000 car crashes and countless deaths every year. Experts say the problem’s only getting worse.

The Health Hazards of Overfeeding Your Pet

The obesity epidemic isn’t just a human problem. It’s an epidemic among our pets too. New research shows that more than half of North American dogs and cats are overweight, and 20% of them are obese - which is defined as 30% above normal weight.

Are You Trying to Raise a Responsible Drinker

Parents: Are you trying to raise a “responsible” drinker by letting your kids drink at home? According to a new survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, one-in-20 teens have had at least one drink at home supplied by Mom or Dad.

Make Your Spouse Happy Before You Make Your Kids Happy

Parents, we need to talk about your marital relationship, because over the last two decades, 25 separate studies have found that marital happiness tends to drop after a child comes into the picture. The strain of raising children is a major reason why many couples file for divorce.

Web Surfing Is Changing The Way Our Brains Are Wired

The Internet is ruining your brain! That may be a slight exaggeration, but some experts believe that web surfing is actually changing the way our brains are wired. This comes from the book "The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains" by Nicholas Carr.

Are You Stuck in a Dating Rut?

If you’ve been looking for love, but striking out every time, then you may be stuck in what experts call a “dating rut.” That’s when your bad luck with dating has more to do with your attitude than with the people you’re meeting!

We're Becoming an Insensitive Society Thanks to Technology

Are we becoming an insensitive society? The answer may be a resounding “yes!” Experts say that too much tech time is keeping young people from learning and developing basic empathy skills – like compassion and understanding the thoughts and feelings of others. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, kids between 8 and 18 spend about 11 hours a day on cell phones, computers,

Snuggling With Your Pet Has Great Health Benefits

Want to know the secret to good health? It’s as simple as snuggling up to your pet. We recently talked about a new study from the CDC that found sleeping with pets can harm your health, and put you at risk of catching dangerous infections and diseases. Like the recent case of one 9-year-old Arizona boy who became infected with deadly bubonic plague while sharing a bed with the family cat.

There's a New Makeup Line Aimed at Eight-Year-Olds

What are the latest controversial kid products? Mascara, blush and lipstick aimed at 8 to 12-year-olds! According to ABC News, a new makeup line is about to hit store shelves called geoGIRL. It includes lip gloss, mascara and eye shadow, along with face shimmer, scented body mist, and skincare products with kid-friendly names, like SWAK – or “Sealed with a Kiss” - lip gloss.

Comfort-Eating Increases Your Risk of Depression

Comfort foods may make you feel good for a few minutes – or even hours, but in the long run, they actually make you uncomfortable. That’s the result of a long-term study that shows fatty foods increase the risk of depression. Researchers at two different universities in Spain tracked the diets and mental health of more than 12,000 people over a six-year period.

You Can Be Madly In Love With Your Partner Forever

From our love files: Would you believe you can be head-over-heels in love with your partner, for life? That’s not the talk of lovey-dovey romantics. It’s scientists. A new study found that the secret to keeping the spark alive in your heart is by keeping it alive in your brain.

Kids Are Developing "Continuous Partial Attention"

Here’s a disturbing statistic: Kids between the age of 8 and 18 spend almost eight hours a day using social and electronic media – like computers, cell phones, and TVs. If you count usage separately – like when kids text while they watch TV - it’s closer to 11 hours. It’s not just the time young people spend that has experts worried.
It’s how electronic

If You Have "Facebook Envy," You're Not Alone

Do other people’s cheery Facebook updates ever make you feel like a total loser, or like your friends’ lives are thrilling and easy, while yours is nothing but struggle and anxiety? You’re not alone. A new study from Stanford University found that everyone feels that way. It’s called “Facebook envy” – and it’s the modern-day equivalent of

Items That Are Toxic to Cats and Dogs
Watch where you put your pill bottles because what’s inside could poison your pets. According to MSNBC, human medication made more pets sick last year than anything else they got into. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals recently released its annual list of the top 10 items that are toxic to dogs and cats, and for the third year in a row, human pills topped the

Being In Love Makes You Smarter
Falling in love may make us act a little goofy, but staying in love makes us smart. Here’s how your relationship beefs up your brain:

Playing Video Games With Your Kids Can Improve Your Relationship With Them
Parents: You may never have tried playing the Xbox or Nintendo gaming system at your house, but experts say it may be time to pick up the controller and become a gamer. That's because research shows that playing video games with your kids can improve your relationship with them. According to MSNBC, a new study at Brigham Young University claims that gaming with an adult is beneficial to kids

The Benefits of Getting a Degree

We’ve talked recently about the disadvantages of going to college, because many recent grads are struggling to find work and pay off their student loans. However, there is a flip side. Here are some of the benefits of getting a degree, courtesy of The Christian Science Monitor:

Your Favorite TV Characters Can Help You Deal With Workplace Issues

Want some lessons on dealing with workplace issues? Watch more TV! According to MSN Careers, some of your favorite TV characters can teach you great ways to handle bad situations at work.

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